From Sun Tzu to Nash: Rethinking Strategy for Small States in a Multipolar World

The twenty-first century is witnessing a transformation in strategic competition, where power is no longer defined solely by military capability but by the ability to shape choices, influence incentives, and manage interdependence.

This article traces the evolution of strategic thought from Sun Tzu’s emphasis on deception and indirect victory, through Kautilya’s comprehensive theory of statecraft, […] ...